The first title in The Witcher series to reach consoles was released on Xbox 360.
Before the general public knew about the fantastic Netflix series The Witcher, a large part of Xbox gamers had already played this GOTY of life called The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. However, a few previously had played one of the great Xbox 360 titles: The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings.
The second game in the series and the first to be released on consoles (the first only released on PC and this second installment only on Xbox 360) is an exceptional title. It shows great ambition in a time when few games aimed at something so big: dense storytelling that takes place in huge, lifelike locations full of a series of increasingly complex missions. It’s all done so well that it feels fresh ten years after its launch and can compare to its successor.
Having said that, with so much to take in and do
Kings assassins It’s a role play who follows the witcher, or mutated monster hunter, Geralt of Riv (one of the many great names of characters, among which also stand out Stennis, Zoltan Chivay and Dethmold), on mission for prove innocence after being indicted for the murder of a king.
Those who likedfor a plot to be deep and with connections they will feel at home, although it could also be said that you can play without knowing anything about the history of The Witcher. The actions that the player performs in the game influence in the development of the story and ultimately decide the end result of the game.
To succeed in your research, Geralt can use his swordsman and alchemist abilities, as well as their ability to cast spells and craft new items. Also, being a good RPG, this can all be improved as the game progresses. His mission takes him to a series of original locations, where the plot deepens and where more of this fantastic fantasy universe is revealed.
Something undeniable Witcher 2’s graphics are amazing. The PC version was completely crazy back then, but the Xbox 360 version isn’t far off in terms of quality either. Red Project CD did a great job making these adaptations without visual references, as the author’s fantasy world Andrzej Sapkowski it had already appeared in its entirety in books.
It’s no different from other fantastic worlds we’ve seen before: a dirty world full of miseries, with monsters everywhere, but with a incredibly royal finish. Having said that, travel through breathtaking landscapes The game, on the one hand, offers a lot of exploration possibilities, but it can be difficult for players who find the long games more difficult (55 hours I started).
However, when the missions begin, the game enters its strongest point. Most of them focus on the exploration or sword fighting (You’ll be familiar with the game’s combat mechanics: light attack, heavy attack, and defensive stance), but Assassins of Kings is very varied. Besides the battles, there are stealth sections, a little of detective work, the search for objects, the exploring the lost ruins and including the possibility of having romances. There is everything from the battle to memories of a soldier recently deceased until reunite some lost trolls. There are tons of missions, from primary to secondary, in The Witcher 2, but we can tell you that absolutely all of them are worth it.
When he came out on sale in May 2012, Assassins of Kings has been well received by critics and fans alike, reaching sell over a million copies. While the game performed well, it didn’t make the same impression as its successor four years later.
Today, The Witcher 2 is still a game Impressive, but it takes the right person to love it: Players who enjoy long, immersive games with plenty of options and who are fans of the fantasy genre. The game is available on the Xbox Store and can be played on our current Xbox thanks to backward compatibility. The title has also been improved, so we have no excuse to play it now.
